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Exclusive interview with Lydia Kav, Head of Multi-Asset, Perpetual Private

“Our mid-size means we are small enough to pursue and analyse niche strategies; yet large enough to sit at the table of all large global asset managers. Nothing is off the table, and we love to source new global and innovative opportunities across all sub-segments.”  

- Lydia heads the Perpetual Private Multi-Asset team, leading the investment research process with a view to generating consistent client outcomes in line with Perpetual’s investment philosophy. Lydia’s team aims to drive growth through innovative investment solutions for clients through their suite of multi manager funds, model portfolios and their approved product lists. Lydia is also responsible for the multi-manager research investment process, asset allocation methodology and investment strategies across all asset classes, public and private, traditional and responsible, in Australia and globally.

In this exclusive interview with Global Investment Institute, Lydia discusses how the team manages diversified portfolios across listed and unlisted markets, with a particular emphasis on alternatives. She shares insights into where Perpetual Private are finding opportunities across asset classes, how they’re positioning portfolios amid elevated valuations, and the key themes shaping their approach in today’s late-cycle environment.

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MRB House family office’s Peter Magee on how they invest

Video | Peter Magee, Chief Investment Officer, MRB House Family Office

In this exclusive interview, Peter discusses the family office’s investment model, the governance frameworks overseeing their investment program and their core investment capabilities. He shares how his organisation benchmarks their returns and their preference for investing through externally managed funds vs direct investing. 

Watch the full interview which covers:

00:16 - How would you describe the investment model of MRB House Family Office? 

01:42 - What governance frameworks oversee your investment program? 

03:47 - What would you say are the core capabilities of MRB House Family Office? 

05:40 - How do you benchmark the returns you generate? 

08:02 - Do you have a preference for undertaking investment through externally managed funds, or direct investments? 

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Richard Dinham joins Australian Food Super as Chief Investment Officer

October 2025

Global Investment Institute congratulates Richard Dinham on his appointment as Chief Investment Officer at Australian Food Super.

Formerly known as AMIST Super, Australian Food Super, is a profit-for-members industry super fund with ~A$3.5 billion in assets under management.

We wish Richard all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Australian Food Super.

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Robeco's Ralph Berkien on systematic fixed income investing

Video | Ralph Berkien, Head of Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management, Robeco

In this exclusive interview, Ralph explains why Australian investors should consider a systematic approach to investing and the fixed income asset classes where it can best be applied. He compares systematic fixed income to passive strategies and discusses why systematic investing is well suited to decarbonising fixed income portfolios.

Watch the full interview which covers:

00:20 - Why should Australian investors consider a systematic approach to fixed income investing?

02:06 - In which fixed income asset classes can systematic investing be applied?

03:37 - How does systematic fixed income compare to passive strategies?

05:11 - Why is systematic investing well suited to decarbonising fixed income portfolios?

06:52 - Is there a risk that systematic models overlook certain risks?

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World Gold Council's Marissa Salim on global demand trends & outlook for gold

Video | Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead, APAC, World Gold Council

In this exclusive interview, Marissa discusses global gold demand trends, what the drivers are behind the growing appetite for gold and who the key market players are. She also examines the role gold can play in investor portfolios and how it can complement other asset holdings.

Watch the full interview which covers:

00:18 - What are the global demand trends for gold and who are the key players?

01:54 - What is driving the growing demand for gold?

03:00 - What is the outlook for gold?

04:33 - What are the common myths and important facts about gold that investors should be aware of?

06:14 - What role does gold play in portfolios and how does it complement other asset holdings?

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Exclusive interview with Matthew Gadsden, Head of Research Execution, Principal Consultant, JANA Investment Advisers

“Over recent years and in response to market shifts and the rise of passive and alternative strategies, we’ve deepened our lens on understanding the true sources of alpha as part of investment decision making and aspire to be clearer on an investment manager’s value proposition.”

- Matthew Gadsden is a Principal Consultant and JANA’s Head of Research Execution. Matt is responsible for leveraging JANA’s research expertise to drive value creation through the evolution of investment advice and thought leadership, elevating client performance outcomes across JANA’s diverse client base.

Matt has previously led JANA’s Global Equities Research Team and served as the Chair of JANA’s Implemented Consulting (Platform) Investment Committee. He is a member of JANA’s Capital Markets Committee and actively consults to a range of Super and non-Super Advisory and Implemented Consulting clients.

In this exclusive interview with Global Investment Institute, Matt explores how changing market dynamics, including the rise of passive investing and AI disruption, are reshaping portfolio construction and manager evaluation at JANA. He shares the research priorities his team is currently exploring, where the best relative value investment opportunities exist today and explains how JANA's employee-owned model positions it to adapt to evolving client needs in a more competitive and fragmented market.

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James Wilson joins VFMC as Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

October 2025

Global Investment Institute congratulates James Wilson on joining Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income.

VFMC is a public authority responsible for investing for the benefit of Victorians. VFMC manage funds of more than A$95 billion for Victoria and 31 Victorian public authorities and related organisations.

Most recently, James served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Jamieson Coote Bonds for nearly four years.

We wish James all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at VFMC.

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Rest promotes Marina Pasika to Interim Head of Private Markets

October 2025

Global Investment Institute congratulates Marina Pasika on her promotion to the role of Interim Head of Private Markets at Rest.

Rest is one of Australia's largest profit-to-member superannuation funds, investing on behalf of more than 2 million members, with A$100 billion in assets under management.

Rest's Chief Investment Officer, Michael Clancy, said: “Congratulations to Marina on her appointment as Interim Head of Private Markets. She brings great leadership skills and deep experience, and I’m really pleased that she is stepping into the role in support of our more than 2 million members.”

Prior to her promotion, Marina served as Head of Growth Alternatives.

We wish Marina all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at Rest.

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Eastspring’s Steven Gray on why EM equities face a pivotal moment now

Video | Steven Gray, Head of Global Emerging Markets and Regional Asia Value Equities, Eastspring Investments

In this exclusive interview, Steven explains why emerging market equites remain strategically relevant for investor portfolios, despite a challenging decade. He discusses why EM faces a pivotal moment in the current environment, with structural reforms and global shifts under way, attractive valuations and the persistence of tailwinds despite tariffs.

Watch the full interview which covers:

00:19 - Does the disappointing performance of Emerging Markets over the last 10 years suggest it is no longer as relevant for inclusion in pension fund mandates?

01:47 - What makes now a pivotal moment for EM equities?

04:34 - Why do you think the China equity market can be supportive to EM post the recent rally?

07:33 - Do the tailwinds supporting EM remain valid in this new world of tariffs?

08:54 - What should investors consider when increasing exposure to EM equities?

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SuperCareers - Job opportunities for executives and senior investment professionals across our industry

October 2025

Current featured job vacancies and opportunities include roles at Anacacia Capital, Arrowpoint Capital, Australian Retirement Trust, AustralianSuper, Fidante, Franklin Templeton, Future Fund, Goldman Sachs, Hostplus, JANA Investment Advisers, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, JPMorganChase, Lonsec, Macquarie, Medibank, Mercer, NGS Super, NZ Super Fund, Octopus Investments Australia, Perpetual Wealth Management, RBC, Rest and TCorp.

If you would like us to promote a job vacancy at your organisation for executive and senior investment roles, please email Nicole Browne, Global Investment Institute.

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Daniel Jetter promoted to Executive Director, Fixed Income at E&P Financial Group

October 2025

Global Investment Institute congratulates Daniel Jetter on his promotion to Executive Director - Fixed Income at E&P Financial Group (E&P).

E&P delivers financial services across wealth management, corporate advisory, institutional sales and trading and research. They provide financial advice for individuals, families, for-purpose organisations, corporates and institutions.

Prior to his promotion, Daniel served as Director - Fixed Income for over two years at E&P.

We wish Daniel all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at E&P.

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Christopher McAvoy promoted to Senior Consultant, Head of Alternatives at JANA Investment Advisers

October 2025

Global Investment Institute congratulates Christopher McAvoy on his promotion to Senior Consultant, Head of Alternatives at JANA Investment Advisers.

JANA is an investment advisory firm with over A$1.3tn funds under advice. They advise over 80 institutional clients, including corporations, charities, endowment funds, foundations, Government, superannuation funds, insurers, family offices and other trusts.

Prior to his promotion, Christopher served as Senior Investment Consultant.

We wish Christopher all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at JANA.

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